Mahesh Babu
and
Koratala Siva
join for the second time after “
Srimanthudu
.” The film has been launched as usual in a low-key affair. Mahesh didn’t attend the launch event but, his wife,
Namrata Shirodkar
was present on behalf of him. Mahesh and Siva’s project Srimanthudu is in the Top 3 Telugu films till date. So, people expect a lot from the combination. As Mahesh is working under the direction of “
A R Murugadoss
,” he will be joining Koratala Siva in January. The yet to be titled film will have “
Ravi K Chandran
” as the Director of Photography. The female lead is yet to be finalised. If the rumours are true, Mahesh will be playing a Chief Minister in the film. However, nothing is confirmed from Siva's side. The project is bankrolled by DVV Danayya. If everything goes as per the schedule, then the film will be released in 2017 end. Meanwhile, Mahesh – AR Murugadoss project is nearing its completion. The film has
Rakul Preet Singh
in the lead role and “S. J. Surya” plays the antagonist to Mahesh.